GRE Word List
ENGULF
to flow over and enclose : overwhelm
The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incident | an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| comatose | of, resembling, or affected with coma |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| auspicious | showing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious |
| phalanx | a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files |
| shoddy | a reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo |
| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |
| carousal | a wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse |
| gerrymander | the act or method of gerrymandering |